office hours
noun
1
: the time during the day when people work in an office
Our office hours are 8:30 to 4:00 Monday through Friday.
2
US
: the time during the day when a teacher is available to meet with students in his or her office
She has office hours Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00.
3
US
: a time during the day when people can see a doctor or dentist
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Newsweek has contacted the DPS by email outside of normal office hours.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Flexible office hours Amazon and other big companies are walking back their remote policies, so asking for more flexibility in a new job might feel like a risky move.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2024
Anyone is welcome to stop by and chat at these public office hours.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2024
Some key strategies to keep in mind include promoting work-life balance—encouraging team members to take daily breaks, use their vacation days and disconnect after office hours.
—Wayne Elsey, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Flexible office hours Amazon and other big companies are walking back their remote policies, so asking for more flexibility in a new job might feel like a risky move.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2024
Anyone is welcome to stop by and chat at these public office hours.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2024
Some key strategies to keep in mind include promoting work-life balance—encouraging team members to take daily breaks, use their vacation days and disconnect after office hours.
—Wayne Elsey, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Office hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/office%20hours. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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